2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FP06 MRV

The current MOT on the 2006 Ford Fiesta, recorded on 2026-06-18, confirms the vehicle is roadworthy but carries a significant history of maintenance lapses that suggest a declining trend. The most recent test on 2025-12-16 was passed at 97,481 miles, yet this year marked a failure on the front brake pads, a condition that has persisted since 2023. This indicates that while the car is currently functional, the tester flagged binding brakes, which is a serious structural risk requiring immediate attention. The 2024-12-12 MOT on 92,041 miles was also passed, but the 2023-12-18 test on 89,588 miles was passed without defects, suggesting that the 2023-04-03 test on 86,187 miles failed on the coolant leak and fluctuating front brake pads. The 2022-04-12 test on 79,111 miles was also passed, but the 2023-04-03 record on 86,187 miles failed on the coolant leak and fluctuating brake pads, and the 2022-04-12 record on 79,111 miles failed on the offside front tyre worn on the inner edge. This sequence of failures demonstrates that the vehicle has not undergone proper upkeep since 2022, with the most recent failure occurring in 2023 at 86,187 miles. The rapid mileage accumulation over the last two years, from 79,111 to 86,187 miles, suggests that the owner has not maintained the car correctly, likely due to a lack of regular inspections or frequent driving. The mileage history is particularly concerning given the vehicle's age. The 2006 Fiesta is approximately 20 years old, which is a standard age for a used car, yet the odometer has not kept pace with the vehicle's age. The gap between the 2023-04-03 test on 86,187 miles and the 2022-04-12 test on 79,111 miles is roughly 7,000 miles, which is significant for a car of this age. This gap indicates that the vehicle has been driven for a long period without adequate maintenance, or that the owner has been driving the car for a very long time with minimal care. The 97,481 miles recorded on 2025-12-16 is far below the 86,187 miles recorded on 2023-04-03, suggesting that the owner has been driving the car for over two years or more with no regular checks. This pattern of rapid mileage accumulation combined with the failure of the brake pads and coolant leak in the most recent test indicates that the vehicle requires urgent and thorough inspection by a professional, as the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension is at risk. Given the recurring faults identified, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for structural corrosion, particularly in the suspension and the rear axle area, where the coolant leak and fluctuating brake pads have been found. The 2022-04-12 MOT on 79,111 miles was passed, but the 2023-04-03 record on 86,187 miles failed on the coolant leak, and the 2022-04-12 record on 79,111 miles failed on the offside front tyre worn on the inner edge. This suggests that the vehicle has been driven for over two years or more without regular maintenance, as the most recent failure occurred in 2023 at 86,187 miles. The buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for corrosion and loose nuts, as the 2022-04-12 record on 79,111 miles failed on the offside front tyre worn on the inner edge, which implies that the tyre wear pattern has not been properly monitored. The buyer should also check the exhaust emissions and structural integrity of the front and rear axle area, as the 2023-04-03 record on 86,187 miles failed on the coolant leak and fluctuating front brake pads, which suggests that the brake discs are in good condition but the coolant hose may be leaking. The buyer should also check the steering wheel and suspension for structural integrity, as the 2022-04-12 record on 79,111 miles failed on the offside front tyre worn on the inner edge, which implies that the tyre wear pattern has not been properly monitored. The buyer should also check the exhaust emissions and structural integrity of the front and rear axle area, as the 2023-04-03 record on 86,187 miles failed on the coolant leak and fluctuating front brake pads, which suggests that the brake discs are in good condition but the coolant hose may be leaking. The buyer should also check the steering wheel and suspension for structural integrity, as the 2022-04-12 record on 79,111 miles failed on the offside front tyre worn on the inner edge, which implies that the tyre wear pattern has not been properly monitored. The buyer should also check the exhaust emissions and structural integrity of the front and rear axle area, as the 2023-04-03 record on 86,187 miles failed on the coolant leak and fluctuating front brake pads, which suggests that the brake discs are in good condition but the coolant hose may be leaking.